Ranji Trophy final: Vidarbha close in on Ranji title after Wadkar’s maiden ton | Cricket News

INDORE: Vidarbha on Sunday inched closer to a maiden Ranji Trophy title by grabbing a commanding 233-run lead against a Delhi side that looked defeated for better part of the day, as little-known Akshay Wadkar chose first-class cricket’s biggest stage to compile...

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The ultimate 2018 reading challenge!

They’re enough challenges designed to help you read more books in the year however reading isn’t just about quantity, it’s about quality. For those who want to learn more about the world here’s a reading list that will defiantly broaden your horizons...

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Congo: Police block anti-Kabila protest

Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption The anti-Kabila protest was backed by church activists Police and soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have used force to block a planned rally calling for President Joseph Kabila to step down. Rights group Human Rights...

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Virat Kohli: India vs South Africa: Batting star friends Kohli, De Villiers face off | Cricket News

CAPE TOWN: Virat Kohli‘ rivalry with fellow batting star AB de Villiers is likely to provide a compelling side-show in the three-Test series between South Africa and India starting at Newlands on Friday. “It’s not like only two guys are playing in...

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Banking crisis lawyer Randell leads race to chair City watchdog

A lawyer who advised ministers during the meltdown in Britain’s banking ‎system in 2008 is a leading candidate to become the next chairman of the City regulator. Sky News has learnt that Charles‎ Randell, a former partner at the ‘Magic Circle’ law...

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delhi dashers: PBL: Delhi Dashers beat Hyderabad Hunters to register first victory | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: After losing first two matches, Delhi Dashers got their campaign back on track in an emphatic manner as they defeated Hyderabad Hunters 5-0 in the last match of Delhi leg of the Premier Badminton League season 3 at the Siri...

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Ismaily move quickly to replace Desabre

Aboutaleb El Essawi takes charge of Al Ismaily for a second time (photo courtesy Al Ismaily Media) Egyptian side Al Ismaily announced the appointment of their former coach Aboutaleb El Essawi to take charge of the team for a second time. The...

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AIADMK invokes MGR, Jaya to play down Rajinikanth’s political plunge | Chennai News

CHENNAI: Anyone could enter politics in a democracy, but none could vanquish the AIADMK, Tamil Nadu’s ruling party said after superstar Rajinikanth announced his decision to throw his hat into the political ring. The AIADMK asserted that the people of Tamil Nadu...

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Tamil film star Rajinikanth to enter politics in India’s ‘Detroit’

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A big star of India’s Tamil-language movies, Rajinikanth, said on Sunday he is launching a political party, adding drama to a heated political scene in a state with a history of film stars becoming chief ministers. Tamil Nadu,...

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Sushil Kumar: Emotional Rana vows to beat Sushil for cancer-stricken mother | More sports News

NEW DELHI: An emotional Parveen Rana on Sunday vowed to beat his fierce rival Sushil Kumar in the upcoming Pro Wrestling League for his cancer-stricken mother, who he claimed was deeply hurt to learn about the out-of-the-ring attack on him by the...

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Mitsubishi says on track to deliver long-delayed jets by 2020

NAGOYA, Japan (Reuters) – Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (7011.T) is on track to deliver its repeatedly delayed commercial jet by mid-2020, the head of its aircraft unit said, despite a risk of an order cancellation. The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft...

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Indian Super League: ISL: Masterful Chhetri leads Bengaluru FC revival, overpower Kerala Blasters 3-1 | Football News

KOCHI: The extra bit of quality of Bengaluru FC came to the fore as they stepped up when it mattered with a superb second-half performance against a jaded Kerala Blasters to win 3-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday...

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Xi Jinping: China will have a ‘say’ on all major international issues, says Xi Jinping in New Year message

BEIJING: China will have a “say” on all major international issues and actively push its Belt and Road initiative, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year message on Sunday. Xi said China will resolutely uphold the authority and status of...

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2017: A grand year in science

A look back at the best science stories of 2017.

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Hundreds of Indonesian couples ring in the new year at mass wedding

JAKARTA (Reuters) – Hundreds of Indonesian couples celebrated New Year’s Eve on Sunday night by tying the knot in a mass wedding in the capital Jakarta. Nearly 450 couples gathered in a large tent in the city center just hours before midnight...

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Manchester City: EPL: Man City winning run ends in draw at Crystal Palace | Football News

LONDON: Ederson‘s last-gasp penalty heroics saved Manchester City from defeat but a 0-0 stalemate at Crystal Palace on Sunday brought the Premier League leaders’ record-breaking 18-match winning run to an end. Luka Milivojevic was presented with the chance to seal a memorable...

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Japan’s Nippon Life eyeing M&A for foreign boutique bond and alternative funds

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nippon Life Insurance Co [NPNLI.UL], which recently struck a deal to buy about a quarter of U.S. investment firm TCW Group, is scouting for opportunities to buy boutique managers of bonds and alternative assets, its president said. “Asset...

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China reduces tax on donkey skins despite population fears

Image copyright EPA Image caption Donkeys are facing a population crisis in part because of the demand for their skins in China China is reducing the import tax on donkey skins for use in traditional medicine despite fears over a global reduction...

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India vs South Africa: Bowling with Kookaburra will be a challenge: Bhuvneshwar | Cricket News

CAPE TOWN: The extra bounce will be a welcome change but bowling with the red Kookaburra ball “will be a challenge” in the three-match Test series against South Africa, reckons India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. After a two-shift opening practice session on Saturday,...

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India vs South Africa: Why Indian team may not face bouncy track in first South Africa Test | Cricket News

CAPE TOWN: The Indian team may not encounter the kind of bounce they are expecting from the Newlands track during the first Test against South Africa on January 5 as the worst drought in many years has made it difficult for the...

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Tomas Berdych sees end of ‘big four’ era | Tennis News

DOHA: The dominating ‘big four’ era of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray could be coming to an end, former Wimbledon finalist Tomas Berdych said on Sunday. Speaking ahead of his appearance in the year-opening tournament, the Qatar Open...

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Ashley Young: Manchester United’s Young charged with violent conduct: FA | Football News

Manchester United‘s Ashley Young was charged with violent conduct by the English Football Association (FA) on Sunday after his altercation with Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic in the Premier League the previous day. Young appeared to strike Tadic with an elbow during Saturday’s...

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German lawmaker blasts EU for opposing Niki sale to Lufthansa

BERLIN (Reuters) – The German government will probably lose a 150 million-euro government-backed loan to insolvent Air Berlin because the European Union opposed Lufthansa’s purchase of Air Berlin’s Austrian unit, Niki, a senior member of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives said on Sunday....

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Ghana’s Jordan Ayew asked to be a ‘leader’ for Swansea

Jordan Ayew’s goal against Watford on Saturday was his third Premier League goal of the season for Swansea. Swansea’s Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew says the club’s new manager Carlos Carvalhal has asked him to be “a leader” as they look to move...

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Bright lights of Times Square beckon, even on a frigid New Year’s Eve

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of merrymakers are making the annual pilgrimage to New York’s Times Square on Sunday to witness the giant New Year’s Eve ball drop at midnight, undeterred by bitter cold and an unprecedented security operation. The...

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Nitin Patel: Gujarat deputy CM Nitin Patel given charge of finance ministry, assumes office | India News

AHMEDABADL: Gujarat deputy chief minister Nitin Patel, who was unhappy over not getting portfolios of his choice in the new cabinet, took charge on Sunday after he was given the finance portfolio, following BJP president Amit Shah‘s intervention. “BJP president Amit Shah...

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Dozens killed in bus and lorry road crash in Kenya

Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption The initial death toll of 30 rose to 36 after six of the injured died in hospital At least 36 people have died in a head-on collision between a lorry and a Nairobi-bound bus on a notoriously...

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Phil Simmons: Former Windies all-rounder Simmons is Afghanistan coach | Cricket News

KABUL: Former West Indies all-rounder Phil Simmons has been appointed coach of Afghanistan as the country prepares for its first Test match, it was announced on Sunday. The war-torn nation was awarded Test status in June, along with Ireland. The appointment was...

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Scan technique reveals secret writing in mummy cases

Image copyright BBC News Image caption Light of different frequencies can bring out writing that is obscured by the paste and plaster that holds mummy cases together Researchers in London have developed scanning techniques that show what is written on the papyrus...

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Siemens to gauge interest of state funds in Healthineers IPO: CEO

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Siemens will test the appetite of sovereign wealth funds ahead of the planned listing of its healthcare unit Healthineers next year, its chief executive told a German weekly, possibly to secure anchor investors for the flotation. The listing of...

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I-League: Amarjit extends contract with Indian Arrows after Dheeraj blow | Football News

NEW DELHI: Indian Arrows captain Amarjit Singh on Sunday extended his contract till the end of 2019-20 season, giving the All India Football Federation’s developmental side a boost after the loss of goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh. Just like Dheeraj, who quit the I-League...

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In pics: New Year celebrations across world

In pics: New Year celebrations across world

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Tamil film star to enter politics in India’s ‘Detroit’

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A big star of India’s Tamil-language movies, Rajinikanth, said on Sunday he is launching a political party, adding drama to a heated political scene in a state with a history of film stars becoming chief ministers. Tamil Nadu,...

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Leander Paes: When you’re passionate, you play no matter what: Paes | Tennis News

PUNE: Leander Paes says his partnership with Purav Raja will take time to bear fruit, given the latter’s unique style of playing, but is confident that once the duo strike rhythm the results will begin to come. “Purav plays a very interesting...

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UK may use taxes to get tech giants to do more to fight extremism, minister says

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain may impose new taxes on tech giants like Google and Facebook unless they do more to combat online extremism by taking down material aimed at radicalizing people or helping them to prepare attacks, the country’s security minister said....

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South Korea: South Korea seizes second ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea

SEOUL: South Korean authorities have seized a Panama-flagged vessel suspected of transferring oil products to North Korea in violation of international sanctions, a customs official said on Sunday. The seizure was the second to be revealed by South Korea within a few...

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UK may use taxes to get tech giants to do more to fight extremism, minister says

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain may impose new taxes on tech giants like Google and Facebook unless they do more to combat online extremism by taking down material aimed at radicalizing people or helping them to prepare attacks, the country’s security minister said....

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Viswanathan Anand: Losing only one game at World Blitz is huge achievement: Viswanathan Anand | Chess News

CHENNAI: Chess ace Viswanathan Anand termed losing just one game at the World Blitz Championship in Riyadh as a huge achievement after capturing the title at the World Rapid event. “It is a fantastic feeling to finish on the podium in the...

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J&K CRPF camp attack: Late night assault took jawans by surprise | India News

SRINAGAR: Two pakistani terrorists belonging to Jaish-e-Muhammad outfit stormed in to a CRPF camp of 185th battalion at Lethpora in Awantipora of Pulwama district last night, killing four jawans. Both attackers were killed in retaliatory action. The encounter lasted almost 14 hours....

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North Korea: South seizes second ship in oil supply row

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The banning of oil supplies was in response to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s weapons tests South Korean authorities have seized a second ship suspected of supplying oil to North Korea in violation of international sanctions,...

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Test rankings: Virat Kohli remains second in Test rankings | Cricket News

DUBAI: Virat Kohli remained in second spot behind Steve Smith while Alastair Cook jumped nine places to be eighth in the latest ICC Test rankings after his unbeaten double century in the ongoing Ashes. A magnificent double century by Cook has helped...

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Want to get lucky in the New Year? Eat these foods to believe it!

Round Food/articles/food-facts/want-to-get-lucky-in-the-new-year-eat-these-foods-to-believe-it/round-food/photostory/62279549.cms Foods such as bagels, cookies, donuts, cakes, pancakes and quiches that are in the shape of a ‘ring’ are said to symbolize upcoming year in a full circle. Eating ring-shaped food for New Year eve dinner or the first breakfast...

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Australia ease past Canada in Hopman Cup opener

PERTH (Reuters) – Daria Gavrilova beat Eugenie Bouchard in straight sets but Thanasi Kokkinakis was made to work harder to edge out Vasek Pospisil and give Australia a winning start to their Hopman Cup campaign against Canada on Sunday. Gavrilova gave the...

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Indian superstar Rajinikanth tells fans he is entering politics

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Rajinikanth said that if he did not enter politics “the guilt will haunt me” Indian film superstar Rajinikanth, who has a huge following in the country and is one of Asia’s highest paid actors, has announced...

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Nitin Patel agrees to take charge after assurance from Amit Shah | India News

AHMEDABAD: A brewing crisis in the Gujarat government seems to have ended after BJP president Amit Shah on Sunday reached out to deputy chief minister Nitin Patel, who had delayed taking charge over not getting important ministries in the new cabinet. Patel...

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Tennis: Tearful Garcia succumbs to back injury in Brisbane

BRISBANE (Reuters) – Fourth seed Caroline Garcia left the court in tears after a lower back injury forced the Frenchwoman to retire from her first round match against Alize Cornet at the Brisbane International on Sunday. The 24-year-old, who struggled with a...

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​Aries – Love horoscope 2018!

The upcoming year will be a mixed bag of emotions for you. You might have to explain your partner that you need your personal space and freedom in the relationship. Your relationship might not sail smoothly in the first half of 2018,...

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CRPF: J&K: Four jawans martyred, three terrorists killed, in attack on CRPF camp | India News

NEW DELHI: Four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were martyred and three others injured when terrorists attacked a CRPF Training Centre in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours of Sunday, reported news agency ANI. Three terrorists have...

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Sydney seaplane: Six dead as aircraft crashes in river

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionPolice divers are at the scene of the crash Six people have died after a seaplane crashed into a river in Australia some 30 miles (50km) north of Sydney. The crash happened on the...

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passenger drones: IITians urged to develop passenger drones to help decongest cities | India News

MUMBAI: The passenger drones can help decongest the choked city roads and students from the premier IITs could do a lot in developing such tools, minister of state for civil aviation Jayant Sinha has said. Addressing the Techfest organised by the Indian...

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5 outdoor lighting ideas for your New Year party

Despite all the wonderful New Year party offers, what works best at the end is a house party! If you have planned a cosy house party this year too, here are few ideas that will amp up the mood of your party....

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Tata Open Maharashtra: Indian youngsters’ chance to shine at big stage | Tennis News

PUNE: Indian youngsters, led by Yuki Bhambri, will look to exploit the familiar home conditions and start the new season on a high even as Wimbledon finalist and world number six Marin Cilic will start as favourite at the inaugural Tata Open...

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Fundraising Derbyshire women share cancer stories

The women – who have all battled against cancer – are raising money for two charitable causes.

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8 sex trends that will be big in 2018

2018 brings with it some very interesting and innovative sex trends which you sure would want to try.

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Saina Nehwal: I’ve nothing against BWF rule but there should be less tournaments: Saina Nehwal | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: After hitting out at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) for making it mandatory for top shuttlers to play at least 12 tournaments in a packed 2018 calendar, Saina Nehwal has made it clear that she has nothing against the world...

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New techniques behind India’s badminton success: Tian Houwei | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: Indian badminton is experiencing a golden period and the reason behind the spiralling success is the zeal of young players to experiment with new techniques, feels World Number 22 Tian Houwei. “Indian players earlier had no technique. But now things...

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Highlights of Saturday’s NHL games

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Saturday’s National Hockey League games: Capitals 5, Devils 2 Three defensemen scored goals as the Washington Capitals continued their dominance of the New Jersey Devils with a 5-2 victory on Saturday that propelled them into first...

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China to suspend some car production over fuel consumption standards

BEIJING (Reuters) – China will suspend the production of 553 passenger vehicle models that have failed to meet the government’s fuel consumption standards, state news agency Xinhua said on Sunday. The suspension will take effect from Jan. 1, Xinhua said, citing the...

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2017’s top innovations that will shape the future of fashion industry

If five years ago someone told us that you could control your sense of style by technological means, we sure would have had a great laugh but fellas it’s a fact. ‘Futuristic Fashion ‘ is the new sexy and 2017 saw some...

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2018 Commonwealth Games: Pooja defeats real-life ‘Dangal’ girl Geeta | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Haryana wrestler Pooja Dhanda, who had auditioned in Mumbai for the role of reel-life character of Geeta Phogat in ‘Dangal’ movie, and was later selected to play the role of younger sister Babita, defeated the real-life Dangal girl Geeta in...

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Move from ‘Positive India’ to ‘Progressive India,’ says PM Modi in 2017’s final Mann ki Baat | India News

NEW DELHI: In the final edition of ‘Mann ki Baat’ for 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that it was time to transform the country from ‘Positive India’ to ‘Progressive India’. “Nothing is impossible for those filled with enthusiasm and...

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Highlights of Saturday’s NBA games

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Saturday’s National Basketball Association games: Warriors 141, Grizzlies 128 Stephen Curry returned from an 11-game absence due to an ankle injury and set an NBA season-high by hitting 10 three-pointers as the Golden State Warriors beat...

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Sushil Kumar​: Hang me if I am guilty, says upset wrestler Sushil Kumar | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Delhi police has registered an FIR against Sushil Kumar – only Indian to have won two individual Olympic medals – and five of his supporters on the basis of a complaint by wrestler Praveen Rana and his brother Naveen. Police...

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Antonio Conte: Antonio Conte hails a year to remember for Chelsea | Football News

LONDON: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reflected on a memorable 2017 as the Premier League champions rounded off the year with a 5-0 demolition of Stoke City. While Conte’s side are lagging well behind leaders Manchester City in this season’s title race, the...

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Rajinikanth to float party and contest next assembly polls

CHENNAI: Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday announced his plan to enter politics and said he would float his own party. Rajinikanth announces political entry: Key quotes Speaking on the last day of his fan interaction at Raghavendra Marriage Hall in Kodambakkam here,...

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Qatar Open kicks off 2018 season without big stars | Tennis News

DOHA: One of the season’s traditional curtain-raisers, the Qatar Open, begins Monday but with the late withdrawal of Novak Djokovic the tournament is shorn of its usual A-list headline acts. Djokovic, the champion in Doha for the past two years, pulled out...

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What next for Brexit in 2018?

Image copyright Getty Images Anyone who tells you they know how Brexit is going to play out in 2018 isn’t to be trusted. After last year’s rollercoaster, almost anything could happen. Another general election? A big shift in the public mood? Both...

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Need to bring change from the base: Superstar Rajinikanth’s key quotes | India News

*My political entry is definite *I will form a party and contest all constituencies in Tamil Nadu in the next Assembly elections *Democracy is in bad shape right now. All other states have been making fun of us (Tamil Nadu). I will...

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Manchester United: EPL: Manchester United slip to third after goalless draw with Southampton | Football News

Manchester United‘s dismal run of results in December continued with a third consecutive Premier League draw as they were held 0-0 at home to Southampton on Saturday, dropping to third in the standings. United had top scorer Romelu Lukaku carried off on...

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Champagne makers plan to tackle global warming with hybrid grapes

Winemakers in France are planning to introduce a new hybrid grape to negate the effect global warming is having on the production of Champagne. Over the past 20 years, vineyards have moved harvest dates ahead by two weeks amid fears that rising...

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Paulo Dybala scores brace as Juventus, Napoli pull clear in Serie A | Football News

MILAN: Paulo Dybala scored a brace as champions Juventus won 3-1 at Verona to keep pace with Napoli as Serie A‘s leading duo pulled clear of pursuing Inter Milan, Roma and Lazio on Saturday. Napoli won 1-0 at Crotone on Friday to...

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Rajinikanth’s political plunge? : Once a bus conductor, now a superstar. What next?

The Times Of India | Dec 31, 2017 , 08:01:52 IST Megastar Rajinikanth will today announce whether he would join politics or not. Stay with us for live updates: 08:01 AM (IST) Once a bus conductor, now a superstar. What next? 06:57...

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Driverless vehicle technology will go mainstream in 2018, experts claim

The coming year will see driverless vehicle technology become part of everyday life in Britain, according to experts. The sector has already seen a sharp acceleration in development over the past 12 months with the Government backing the technology in the last...

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National Football League roundup | Reuters

(The Sports Xchange) – Dave Gettleman wasted no time making changes on his first full day on the job as the New York Giants’ general manager. On Saturday, Gettleman and the Giants announced they were parting ways with vice president of player...

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Nine charts which tell you all you need to know about North Korea

As North Korea and the United States continue to trade threats, we have little idea how the war of words is perceived to the people of North Korea because the regime of Kim Jong-un maintains an iron grip over the population, carefully...

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sports stars for 2018: Breakout sports stars ready to explode in 2018 | More sports News

In a defining year for sport, one which had an equal measure of comebacks and retirements, of doping sagas and record-breaking transfer fees, the emergence of a bunch of firebrand young sportspersons also took centre stage. We look at some of this...

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New year could bring record low temperatures to U.S. Midwest, E.Coast

(Reuters) – Bitterly cold weather will usher in the new year for much of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains this weekend, bringing record low temperatures to the Midwest, making travel difficult and putting a chill on New Year’s Eve...

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The photographer telling women’s sexual harassment stories

Women are speaking out about sexual harassment through photographer Eliza Hatch’s powerful project Cheer Up Luv. These stories of ordinary women foreshadowed the wave of allegations of inappropriate behaviour that swept through entertainment and politics in late 2017. First broadcast 30 August...

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What the Indian economy in 2017 can tell us about the year ahead

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Narendra Modi came to power in 2014 Indian prime minister Narendra Modi faced his toughest year on the economic front in 2017. The BBC’s Sameer Hashmi looks back at the year’s key economic moments to predict...

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2017 sports controversies: 2017 in review: Top controversies from world of sports | More sports News

From US President Donald Trump wading into the raging issue of NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, to Catalonia’s march for independence casting a shadow of doubt over Barcelona’s La Liga future, the world of sport witnessed many controversies in 2017....

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The future of international justice

Image copyright Getty Images The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia is shutting down at the end of 2017, having brought to justice some of those who committed war crimes in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Since then, war crimes...

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Sushil Kumar: FIR lodged against Sushil Kumar after supporters attack Praveen Rana | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Saturday registered an FIR against double Olympic medallist and former world champion Sushil Kumar a day after scuffle broke out between his and wrestler Praveen Rana‘s supporters at the KD Jadhav Stadium here. On Praveen’s brother Navin...

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Awantipora: Terrorists attack CRPF training centre in J&K’s Pulwama, 2 injured | India News

NEW DELHI: Terrorist stormed the CRPF Traning Centre in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours on Sunday. They first hurled grenades and then opened fire to enter the centre in Awantipora, news agency ANI reported. “Fidayeen managed to...

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Rajyavardhan Rathore visits Karni Singh Shooting Range | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Saturday visited the Dr Karni Singh Range and interacted with the shooters undergoing training to take feedbacks from them. Rathore, himself an Olympic silver medallist marksman, posted pictures of the visit and in one...

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​Federer: Roger Federer ends memorable 2017 with win at Hopman Cup | Tennis News

PERTH: Roger Federer ended a memorable 2017 the way he started it with a singles win at the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth on Saturday. ALSO READ: Federer and Nadal, tennis’ timeless love story His straight-sets victory over Japan’s Yuichi Sugita...

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New year could bring record low temperatures to U.S Midwest, East Coast

(Reuters) – A fresh jolt of arctic air will usher in the new year for much of the United States this weekend, bringing record cold temperatures on New Year’s Day to cities in the Midwest and East Coast, forecasters said on Saturday....

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Greece seeks to cancel Turkish pilot’s asylum

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The soldiers say they would not receive a fair trial in Turkey The Greek government says it has asked the country’s judicial authorities to cancel a legal decision granting asylum to a Turkish helicopter pilot. He...

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Saina: PBL: Saina Nehwal leads Awadhe Warriors to second straight win | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: Awadhe Warriors‘ star attraction Saina Nehwal had to endure an intense battle against Michelle Li before prevailing 6-15, 15-13, 15-13 to give her team a 4-3 victory against North Eastern Warriors in the Premier Badminton League match at the Siri...

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Prem Kumar Dhumal: BJP leadership in no mood to entertain sulking satraps | India News

NEW DELHI: Deputy Gujarat chief minister Nitin Patel‘s reluctance to join office due to unhappiness over his apparent “downsizing” underlines aftershocks for BJP in the state, close on the heels of reports about veteran Prem Kumar Dhumal refusing to reconcile to the...

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India v South Africa: Have come a long way but under no delusions: Virat Kohli | Cricket News

CAPE TOWN: The team has come a long way since their last tour of 2013 but even then skipper Virat Kohli is under “no delusion” as he knows what to expect when the much-anticipated Test series against South Africa starts on January...

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kamala mills fire: After fire, 314 demolitions in Mumbai; lookout notice for three bar owners | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: In a knee-jerk reaction to the blaze at two illegal resto-bars in the Kamla Mills compound that killed 14 people, the BMC on Saturday undertook a massive demolition drive and pulled down illegal extensions of 314 restaurant-bar-pubs and hookah parlours and...

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India v South Africa: Warm-up pitch wouldn’t have been close to Test track: Kohli | Cricket News

CAPE TOWN: India captain Virat Kohli justified his team’s decision of not playing a warm-up game ahead of Test series in South Africa as the track on offer would not have been even “15 per cent” of what will be at the...

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Kamala Mills: Kamala Mills fire brings BMC policy under lens | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: The proposal to allow rooftop restaurants is aimed at regularising the current illegal outlets operating on terraces across the city, alleged non-governmental organisation Janhit Manch. Restaurants such as 1Above and Mojos at Kamala Mills where the fire on December 28 claimed...

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Western Canada ice storms cause power outages during bitter cold spell

TORONTO (Reuters) – Some 36,000 homes and businesses in British Columbia lost power due to ice storms in western Canada on Saturday, and workers rushed to restore service before nightfall as forecasters predicted extremely cold temperatures across the nation. Electric utility BC...

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Isl: Marcelinho’s hat-trick helps Pune blank Northeast 5-0 | Football News

PUNE: Brazilian striker Marcelinho produced a superb hat-trick as FC Pune City scripted a 5-0 drubbing of NorthEast United in an Indian Super League (ISL) match at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium on Saturday. Brazilian striker Marcelinho scored a fabulous hat-trick...

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Hardik Patel: Shorn of key departments, Gujarat Dy CM Nitin Patel sparks crisis; Hardik Patel says join Congress | India News

AHMEDABAD: Deputy chief minister of Gujarat Nitin Patel, who has been sulking after being stripped of key finance and urban development portfolios, triggered a crisis in state BJP on Saturday when he insisted that he would not join office till his “honour...

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Ski jumping: Stoch defies wind and rain to win opening Four Hills event

OBERSTDORF, Germany (Reuters) – Defending champion Kamil Stoch upstaged home favorite Richard Freitag to win the opening leg of ski jumping’s prestigious Four Hills tournament at Oberstdorf on Saturday. The Pole, a double gold medalist at the Sochi Games in 2014, was...

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Padmavati: Censor board suggests change of title to ‘Padmavat’ for clearance to Bhansali’s film | India News

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The prospects of the release of the controversial film “Padmavati” brightened significantly with the censor board and the filmmakers arriving at an agreement to change the title to “Padmavat“, carry two disclaimers and modify a song sequence featuring the Mewat...

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Premier League: Chelsea outclass Stoke in five-goal drubbing | Football News

LONDON: Chelsea demonstrated the yawning chasm in squad depth that exists in the Premier League with a 5-0 canter past Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. While both sides rotated their squads after a hectic series of fixtures, Chelsea maintained their...

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India’s censors clear Bollywood movie, objectors say protests to continue

MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s censors on Saturday cleared a controversial film backed by Viacom Inc that looks into the relationship of a Hindu queen and a Muslim ruler, after suggesting some modifications. The Bollywood film, which was slated to be released on...

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Salah: Salah shines as Liverpool down Leicester | Football News

LIVERPOOL: Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool came from behind to maintain their push for a Champions League place with 2-1 victory over Leicester on Saturday. Jamie Vardy put Leicester ahead but Liverpool, who had new £75 million ($100 million) signing Vigil...

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​Anand: Viswanathan Anand wins bronze at World Blitz Chess Championship | Chess News

RIYADH: Viswanathan Anand continued his excellent run bagging a bronze in the World Blitz Chess Championship following his gold winning performance in the Rapid section only a couple of days back. After ending the first day of the Blitz category on a...

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Brigadier to be cashiered, to undergo 3 years’ RI for affair with colonel’s wife | India News

NEW DELHI: A general court martial (GCM) has ordered that a brigadier found guilty of committing adultery with a colonel’s wife be cashiered from service and undergo three years’ rigorous imprisonment, revising the lighter punishment earlier awarded to the senior officer after...

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India v South Africa: Team India up for challenge against South Africa: Shastri | Cricket News

CAPE TOWN: The current Indian team has the experience and bench strength to challenge the might of South Africa in the Test series starting January 5, chief coach Ravi Shastri said on Saturday. Addressing the first press conference after arriving in South...

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St Petersburg supermarket bombing suspect arrested

Image copyright Reuters Image caption The bomb was reportedly hidden in a rucksack in a bag storage locker Russian authorities have arrested a suspect they believe carried out Wednesday’s bombing of a supermarket in St Petersburg that was claimed by so-called Islamic...

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Padmavati: Controversial film cleared by Indian censor board

Image copyright Reuters Image caption The censor board said it had not suggested cuts to the film India’s film censor board has cleared the release of controversial Bollywood film Padmavati, reports say. The film, which tells the story of a 14th Century...

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Serena: Beaten Serena Williams unsure about Australian Open | Tennis News

ABU DHABI: A slow moving Serena Williams made an encouraging return to tennis after maternity leave, taking a set off the French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in an exhibition match Saturday, but said she has not made up her mind about defending...

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kamala mills fire: Crackdown after Mumbai fire: Illegal structures at 314 sites demolished, 7 hotels sealed | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: In a major crackdown, civic officials in Mumbai on Saturday demolished illegal structures at 314 sites and sealed seven hotels, a day after a blaze in an upscale pub claimed 14 lives. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) initiated an inspection drive...

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The series is not just about my duel with De Villiers

CAPE TOWN: He has the highest regards for his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate and Indian skipper Virat Kohli simply does not understand why every Indo-South Africa series to be billed as a battle between him and AB de Villiers. ALSO READ: We...

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It’s about self-respect, says sulking Gujarat deputy CM Nitin Patel | India News

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat deputy chief minister Nitin Patel, who has been sulking since the announcement of portfolios in the new BJP government in the state, on Saturday said the issue was about his “self-respect”. Patidar leaders Hardik Patel and Lalji Patel have declared...

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Serena says good to be back, despite loss to Ostapenko in Abu Dhabi

(Reuters) – Serena Williams was pleased to get back on court despite losing what was her first match in almost a year, against Jelena Ostapenko, at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. It was Williams’ first outing since...

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Sir John Curtice: ‘The election was easier to predict than this’

Psephologist John Curtice said he did not predict the knighthood he has been given for services to social sciences and politics. The delighted Strathclyde University professor, who is the UK’s leading authority on elections and social attitudes, told the BBC: “This will...

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Quieter than expected trading for stores on Boxing Day

Retailers saw a quieter than expected start to the post-Christmas sales as footfall declined, according to a snapshot of high street and shopping centre visits across the country. Footfall up to 5pm on Boxing Day was down 4.5% on the same period...

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No ‘26 cuts’, only 5 modifications for ‘Padmavati’, clarifies Prasoon Joshi | Hindi Movie News

Earlier today, it was officially announced that CBFC’s Examining Committee has cleared Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s ‘Padmavati’ (or perhaps ‘Padmavat’, now) with a U/A certificate, with a few modifications. However, that was soon followed by reports that the board has also asked for...

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Ranji trophy: Lean and mean Rajneesh Gurbani working on ‘increasing pace’ | Cricket News

INDORE: His body is not designed in a way that would enable him to bowl at express pace but Rajneesh Gurbani is not exactly a trundler-in-chief either. ALSO READ: Gurbani takes hat-trick in Ranji Trophy final The thinly-built 24-year-old from Vidarbha can...

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India v South Africa: We are ready for South Africa, says Virat Kohli | Cricket News

CAPE TOWN: Indian captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday that his Indian team had the ability to gain a first series win in South Africa. ALSO READ: We have nothing to prove to anyone, says Kohli “We have the right kind of...

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Peer-to-peer giant Funding Circle lines up banks for £1bn float

Funding Circle, the UK’s biggest peer-to-peer lending platform, is preparing to hire advisers to oversee a £1bn-plus London flotation. Sky News has learnt that the company has told investment banks that it will hold a beauty parade towards the end of the...

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CWG: Sakshi, Babita named in Indian wrestling team for 2018 CWG | More sports News

LUCKNOW: Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik was named in the Indian women’s wrestling team for next year’s Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia after a selection trail held on Saturday. Apart from Sakshi (62kg), other women grapplers who booked their berths for...

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Kamala Mills fire: 100 illegal structures demolished, 3 cases registered | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: In a major crackdown, civic officials in Mumbai on Saturday demolished illegal structures in at least 100 restaurants and pubs, a day after a blaze in an upscale pub claimed 14 lives. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) initiated a mega demolition...

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Deutsche Bank to resume normal bonuses, some to get raises: CEO

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) will resume the payment of normal bonuses for 2017, the bank’s chief told a German newspaper, and some employees will get raises. CEO John Cryan, in an interview with the Boersen-Zeitung newspaper published on Saturday, also...

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Jilly Cooper 'did not expect CBE'

The author and journalist says she was not expecting to be awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours.

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Infineon not vulnerable to takeover: CEO in Boersen-Zeitung

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German chipmaker Infineon does not see itself as vulnerable to a takeover despite mega-mergers in the sector led by Broadcom’s $103 billion offer for Qualcomm, its chief executive told Germany’s Boersen-Zeitung. “Infineon is not a primary takeover target,” Reinhard...

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Sharp Federer gives Switzerland winning start at Hopman Cup

(Reuters) – Roger Federer dismissed Japan’s Yuichi Sugita 6-4 6-3 in just over an hour on Saturday to give Switzerland a winning start at the Hopman Cup and send out a signal to his opponents ahead of next month’s Australian Open. Coming...

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Ashes: Captain Smith leaves England empty-handed again | Cricket News

MELBOURNE: A short captains’ conference saw the fourth Ashes test drawn with more than an hour to play on Saturday, but such was Steve Smith‘s gluttony for runs that the home skipper would have gladly kept batting until the final ball and...

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Who's on the 2018 honours list?

Some of the famous names being honoured by the Queen.

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British astronaut Helen Sharman recognised in New Year’s honours

Helen Sharman, the first Briton in space, has been recognised in the New Year’s honours.

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Uniper CEO criticizes suitor Fortum for lack of clarity

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The chief executive of German energy producer Uniper (UN01.DE) has criticized Finnish suitor Fortum (FORTUM.HE) for a lack of clarity about its intentions in a planned 8 billion euro ($9.6 billion) takeover of the company. Fortum has agreed to...

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In Certifiably Happy Norway, a Cranky Traveler Finds Some Bliss (Within Reason)

The big white mountain goats lazed on a path of an alpine park last August overlooking Bergen, Norway’s second largest city, where a crowded funicular had taken us to the top. “Tourists,” muttered Ira, my husband, as he and my college pal...

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Ranji trophy: Seasoned Jaffer steadies Vidarbha after Gurbani hat-trick | Cricket News

INDORE: Wasim Jaffer brought into play his years of experience as he guided Vidarbha to 206 for four with an unbeaten half-century after seamer Rajneesh Gurbani scythed through Delhi’s lower-order for a rare hat-trick in a Ranji Trophy final on Saturday. At...

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Nerves of steel: High up on China's power lines

Workers on some of the highest electricity cables in the world give a new meaning to “power walking”.

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Around 6,000 Swiss VW owners seek damages in emissions scandal

ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss consumer protection organization SKS has filed a claim with the Zurich commercial court on behalf of some 6,000 car owners seeking damages from Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) and Swiss car dealer AMAG related to the “Dieselgate” emissions scandal. SKS...

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Mumbai fire: Kamala Mills fire: Lookout notices against pub co-owners, BMC begins crackdown | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: A day after 14 lives were lost in a devastating blaze at a Mumbai pub, police on Saturday issued lookout notices against its two co-owners, while the civic body directed officials to ensure that safety norms are followed in restaurants and...

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Injured Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open

(Reuters) – Former world number one Novak Djokovic withdrew from next week’s Qatar Open on Saturday and faces a race to be fit for the first grand slam of the year. The 30-year-old Serb had been scheduled to start the new season...

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London Tours Meant to Surprise and Entertain

Winter may not be London’s peak tourist season, but travelers with plans to head to the city in the coming colder weather months can look forward to a lineup of new tours that are far from run of the mill. Whether it’s...

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Hafiz Saeed: Palestine ‘regrets’ envoy’s presence at Hafiz Saeed event: MEA | India News

NEW DELHI: Palestine on Saturday expressed regret after India strongly condemned the Palestinian envoy’s presence at a rally organised by Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief and 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan. “The Palestinian side has conveyed deep regrets over the...

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Around 6,000 Swiss VW owners seek damages in emissions scandal

ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss consumer protection organization SKS has filed a claim with the Zurich commercial court on behalf of some 6,000 car owners seeking damages from Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) and Swiss car dealer AMAG related to the “Dieselgate” emissions scandal. SKS...

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Novak Djokovic: Australia doubts as Novak Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open | Tennis News

DOHA: Former world number one Novak Djokovic on Saturday withdrew from next week’s Qatar Open, casting doubt on his participation at the Australian Open later in January. Qatar is the second tournament Djokovic has pulled out in as many days due to...

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The Best of 2017 – The most stunning books of 2017

Actress Diksha Basu’s rip-roaring comedy of manners “The Windfall” is a surprising debut novel talking about Delhi’s subcategories of the wealthy and the middle-class. The breezy book, from the start to end, is a delightful read that satirizes a metropolis’ affluent folk,...

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Nepal bans solo climbers from Mount Everest under new rules

Image copyright AFP Image caption A view from the summit of Everest, where more than 200 people have died since 1920 Nepal has banned solo climbers from scaling its mountains, including Mount Everest, in an attempt to reduce accidents. The new safety...

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Highlights of Friday’s NHL games

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of National Hockey League games on Friday: Blackhawks 4, Oilers 3 (OT) It was 2 a.m. on Friday when Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville informed 32-year-old goaltender Jeff Glass that his NHL dream would finally be coming...

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These 5 BIG celebs talked about depression in 2017! – These 5 BIG celebs opened up about depression in 2017!

Often, telling someone that you are depressed can be received with mockery and a light-hearted attitude. That’s the problem, people don’t want to believe it exists and even if they believe that, they don’t see that people around them can be depressed....

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Mitochondrial disease: Death of boy ‘has to be for something’

The parents of a three-year-old boy who died from a rare, genetic illness have said they are determined to “learn” from his death. Harry Russell suffered from mitochondrial disease which left him with physical and mental disabilities. Mark, Julie and their daughter...

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Padmavati: Censor Board clears ‘Padmavati’ with cuts, wants title changed | Hindi Movie News

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has suggested few modifications in the controversial movie ‘Padmavati’, which include changing of the film’s title to ‘Padmavat’, after which it would be given a U/A certificate. The decision came after an examining...

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Wall Street eyes 2018 gains with a side of caution

(Reuters) – U.S. stocks are expected to keep rising in 2018 because a massive drop in the corporate tax rate is seen boosting the economy and corporate profits, but strategists say sizable gains could either be short-lived or elusive. The bull market...

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Mental health: ‘I restrained my son from killing himself’

A mother has described the affect her 12-year-old son trying to kill himself had on her own mental health. Sonja’s son was admitted to hospital for three days, which she described as “traumatic for both of us”. She said it was “so...

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Highlights of Friday’s NBA games

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Friday’s NBA games. Bucks 97, Thunder 95 Giannis Antetokounmpo’s baseline layup with nine-tenths of a second left gave Milwaukee a controversial win over the Thunder. Antetokounmpo appeared to step on the baseline as he made his...

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Bad to worse: How diplomatic hopes with North Korea plunged

WASHINGTON: In the first month of Donald Trump‘s presidency, an American scholar quietly met with North Korean officials and relayed a message: The new administration in Washington appreciated an extended halt in the North’s nuclear and ballistic missile tests. It might just...

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Ashes: Australia and England draw 4th Ashes Test | Cricket News

MELBOURNE: Steve Smith batted through the entire last day to remain unbeaten on 102 as Australia held on to draw the fourth Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. The Australian captain delivered another masterclass in concentration and...

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Pershing Square, Valeant arrive at settlement split for Allergan lawsuit

(Reuters) – Activist investor William Ackman’s Pershing Square PHS.AS and Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX.TO) on Friday decided to pay $290 million to settle a lawsuit that accused them of insider trading before bidding for Allergan Plc (AGN.N) in 2014. Pershing Square said it...

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Privacy fears raised over internet-enabled Christmas presents given to children

Almost half of parents who bought their children an internet-connected gadget for Christmas will not check who they are speaking to online, according to new research. Barnardo’s estimates that four million online-enabled devices were bought for youngsters over the festive period. However,...

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Surveillance devices hidden in everyday items

The two plug adapters look identical. Inside one, though, is a microphone, a battery and a SIM card. It is a perfectly disguised bug. “After the initial plant you can switch them on and off from anywhere in the world and listen...

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Tesco faces anger over ‘rancid’ Christmas turkeys

Tesco is facing a festive backlash after it was hit with a series of complaints from customers that their Christmas meals were ruined by “rancid” turkeys that had to be thrown straight into the bin. Britain’s biggest supermarket apologised to customers who...

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Gujarat: Patidar leader Hardik Patel invites Gujarat deputy CM Nitin Patel to join him | Ahmedabad News

AHMEDABAD: Amid political drama in Gujarat which has begun right after the new government took the charge, Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) convenor Hardik Patel has invited deputy chief minister Nitin Patel+ to join him. Hardik Patel has said that the Bharatiya...

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US may deny millions in aid for Pakistan

WASHINGTON: When Pakistani forces freed a Canadian-American family+ this fall held captive by militants, they also captured one of the abductors. United States officials saw a potential windfall: He was a member of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network who could perhaps provide valuable...

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Top sex queries of 2017

As the year draws to an end, we bring to you some of the most important sex and relationship related queries that our readers had asked this year.

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Year in Review: India rises, Virat Kohli rises higher as the run-machine rules 2017 | More sports News

NEW DELHI: The eyes of the world turned to India but cricket’s habitual record-breaker, Virat Kohli, remained the cynosure of her eyes as his exploits, bit by bit, put in shade the frenzy around the FIFA U-17 World Cup and feats in...

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National Football League roundup | Reuters

(The Sports Xchange) – The New York Jets extended the contracts of coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan on Friday despite the team’s lackluster 5-10 record. The deals of both men were extended through the 2020 campaign. Bowles is 20-27...

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Murali Vijay: Murali Vijay, KL Rahul to open in first Test vs South Africa | Cricket News

MUMBAI: Murali Vijay and KL Rahul, the two specialist openers from south, will open batting for India in the first Test at Cape Town starting January 5 in the series against South Africa. TOI can confirm that Delhi batsman Shikhar Dhawan, who...

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Bucks beat Thunder on controversial Antetokounmpo basket

(The Sports Xchange) – Giannis Antetokounmpo caught the inbounds pass and immediately turned to size up his defender. Antetokounmpo took a quick step to his right, crossing over his left leg toward the baseline as he drove around the Oklahoma City Thunder’s...

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Lord Adonis quits government role with Brexit attack

Image copyright Getty Images The government’s infrastructure adviser has announced he is quitting his role, describing Brexit as a “populist and nationalist spasm”. Lord Adonis attacked Theresa May’s approach to the UK’s EU departure and said she was “pursuing a course fraught...

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PBL: PBL: HS Prannoy stars in Ahmedabad Smash Masters win against Hyderabad Hunters | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: World No 10 HS Prannoy kept his unbeaten record intact in the Premier Badminton League to help new entrants Ahmedabad Smash Masters beat Hyderabad Hunters 4-3 in the seventh match of the league at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in...

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Mumbai fire: Mumbai fire: Pub owners see no faults; 1Above blames Mojo’s | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: After 14 patrons perished in a massive fire, a blame game began on Friday between the two Kamala Mills pubs — 1Above and Mojo’s Bistro — which have been reduced to a heap of ashes. Even as authorities claimed that the...

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New Year’s Eve party in Berlin to have ‘safe zone’ for women

Image copyright EPA Image caption The shadow of the New Year’s Eve sex attacks in Cologne still looms large in Germany Organisers of Berlin’s New Year’s Eve celebrations are to set up a “safe zone” for women for the first time. The...

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Airbus sprints from behind in bid to upset Boeing order lead

PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus is pulling out the stops to try and take the lead in its annual order contest with Boeing, lining up a spree of billion dollar deals to close a traumatic year dominated by management upheaval and corruption investigations....

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Isl: Mumbai rout Delhi in ill-tempered game to jump to second spot | Football News

MUMBAI: Mumbai City FC packed a strong punch to outclass Delhi Dynamos FC 4-0 and leap to the second spot on the table after an ill-tempered Indian Super League game on Friday. Such was the intensity of the game that one player...

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Palestine’s Pakistan envoy shares dais with Hafiz Saeed, India issues demarche | India News

NEW DELHI: India slammed Palestine on Friday for its ambassador in Pakistan sharing a platform with JuD/LeT chief Hafiz Saeed at a rally in Rawalpindi. India is serving a strongly worded demarche to the Palestine government, expressing displeasure. In a late evening...

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Tanzania threatens to shut churches after Magufuli criticism

Image copyright AFP Image caption John Magufuli denies being an authoritarian leader, despite a crackdown on political activity Tanzanian authorities have threatened to shut down churches which mix religion and politics after a cleric criticised President John Magufuli. The cleric, Zachary Kakobe,...

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How baby play is helping robots imagine the future

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have taught a robot to play. The robot uses a technology called visual foresight to learn about objects and their movements by moving them around. The technology could have applications in predicting and preventing accidents...

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Pinturault hits back to win another combined race

BORMIO, Italy (Reuters) – Frenchman Alexis Pinturault made up a gap of 1.65 seconds on the slalom leg to win the seventh World Cup combined race of his career at Bormio on Friday. Italian Dominik Paris led after the downhill leg of...

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Wall Street drifts lower on last trading day of 2017

(Reuters) – A slide in Apple and Goldman Sachs’ shares pulled Wall Street lower on the last trading day of 2017, in what has been a banner year for U.S. stocks. Apple (AAPL.O) declined 0.8 percent after issuing a rare apology for...

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Catalonia crisis: Spain PM Rajoy sets timeline for new parliament

Image copyright AFP Image caption PM Mariano Rajoy says he hopes Catalonia will have a government “as soon as possible” Spain’s prime minister says the new Catalan parliament should hold its first session on 17 January, ahead of reinstating the region’s government....

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Anand: Viswanathan Anand relishes being ‘World Champion’ again | Chess News

CHENNAI: Viswanathan Anand might have endured a tough year but he ended it on a high by reclaiming the World rapid chess title in Riyadh on Thursday night. What’s interesting is that Anand wasn’t even expected to be part of the event....

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US says Romanians hacked Washington DC police cameras

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Washington police security was compromised by a computer hack in January US prosecutors have charged two Romanians with hacking Washington DC police computers linked to surveillance cameras just days before President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The pair...

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AT&T says all U.S. states will use its public safety netwowrk

NEW YORK (Reuters) – AT&T Inc said on Friday that all 50 U.S. states had decided to participate in the nationwide broadband network it is building for first responders as part of a $6.5 billion government contract. In March, the U.S. government...

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Ranji trophy: Pant not perturbed by MSK Prasad’s remark on young keepers | Cricket News

INDORE: Young Rishabh Pant is unperturbed by chief selector MSK Prasad‘s less-than-flattering views on the next line of wicketkeepers to fill the big boots of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying his only job is to score runs. Though not in the best of...

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Biggest fitness lies – 4 celebrity trainers reveal the biggest lies in the fitness industry

TNN| Pragya Sood | November 21, 2017 1/5Biggest fitness lies We end up believing whatever we hear and read about fitness. Supplements, nutrition, strength training, detox, they are all terms that get thrown at us and we often blindly believe them ‘because...

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London Stock Exchange’s company floats hit 3-year high at 15 billion pounds

LONDON (Reuters) – The London Stock Exchange (LSE.L) raised 15 billion pounds ($20.28 billion) from 106 initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2017, a 63 percent increase compared to last year and the highest level for three years. Money raised from the exchange’s...

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1987 papers reveal ‘MI5 plot to kill Irish PM’

Image caption Charles Haughey’s family said they were aware of the threat by 1987 and it was taken seriously A loyalist paramilitary claim MI5 asked them to assassinate the Irish prime minister in 1985 is among revelations in newly-released Irish state papers....

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Premier League: Mourinho highlights Klopp inconsistency over Van Dijk | Football News

MANCHESTER: Jose Mourinho has mischievously highlighted the changing view of Jurgen Klopp after his Liverpool counterpart spent £75 million to sign Southampton‘s Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk this week. The Manchester United manager cheekily suggested on Friday that if he were a...

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Bill Browder: Russia jails investor in absentia

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Bill Browder lobbied for Western sanctions against Russian officials A Russian court has sentenced UK-based financier Bill Browder – a fierce critic of President Vladimir Putin – to nine years’ jail in absentia. He was found...

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Muslim women hail triple talaq bill, seek ban on polygamy | India News

NEW DELHI: A day after the Lok Sabha passed the contentious bill on instant triple talaq, the development was hailed by several Muslim women involved in judicial war against the practice, with a rider that the government should have also banned polygamy....

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Brignone upsets favorites to win giant slalom in Lienz

LIENZ, Austria (Reuters) – Italian Federica Brignone upset favorites Mikaela Shiffrin and Viktoria Rebensburg to win the women’s giant slalom World Cup race at Lienz on Friday. Rebensburg led after the first run with Shiffrin second while Brignone was fourth but the...

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Goldman to take one-time $5 billion hit to profit from new tax law

(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) said on Friday it expects fourth-quarter earnings to decrease by about $5 billion, as the bank looks to take advantage of a new tax law that makes it cheaper for U.S. companies to repatriate profits....

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Wilfried Zaha will not leave Crystal Palace in January, says manager Roy Hodgson

Zaha (left) left Palace to join Manchester United in 2013 for an initial £10m and rejoined them in 2015 after two loan spells back in south London Winger Wilfried Zaha will not leave Crystal Palace during the January transfer window, according to...

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Serbian authorities uncover 25 tonnes of illegally stored toxic waste

BELGRADE (Reuters) – Serbian police and the state security agency have uncovered a massive stockpile of toxic waste and arrested the owner of the company that illegally stored it, the government said on Friday. The 25 tonnes of waste, in poorly sealed...

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Sushil Kumar: Sushil Kumar qualifies for CWG, but not without drama | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Double Olympic-medallist Sushil Kumar and five other male wrestlers on Friday qualified for next year’s Commonwealth Games scheduled to be held in Gold Coast, Australia. ALSO READ: Supporters of Sushil and Praveen clash after bout Apart from Sushil (74kg), other...

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Nigeria’s Uche Agbo defends actions after racist abuse

Despite being on the books of Watford Nigeria’s Uche Agbo never played for English side Nigeria international Uche Agbo has defended his reaction to the racial abuse hurled at him as he was sent off while playing in Belgium. His club, Standard...

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Mumbai fire: How an evening of revelry turned into horror for young victims | Mumbai News

NEW DELHI: 14 people were killed when a huge blaze tore through a popular restaurant in Mumbai’s Kamala Mills early on Friday, in the latest disaster to raise concerns over the enforcement, or lack thereof, of fire safety regulations. The fire, which...

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Narendra Modi: PM Modi congratulates Anand on World Rapid Title | Chess News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Viswanathan Anand for winning the World Rapid title, saying the chess ace has proved his mettle time and again. ALSO READ: Anand stuns Carlsen in Riyadh world rapids The 48-year-old, who had been...

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The five rules of wearing a lipstick

A swipe of colourful lipstick can instantly update your look. Be it your go-to red hue or the barely-there nude shade, getting that perfect pout is more about just swiping the colour. From long-lasting stay to colour payoff, there are a few...

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The year of trends – 8 health trends that were BIG in 2017

KETO DIET: With comedians like Tanmay Bhatt losing a whooping 110 kgs, keto only became everyone’s favourite. A diet which is pretty old in its invention, keto became extremely popular in 2017. A diet which allows you to savour cheese more than...

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What do birthmarks really mean?

Birthmarks are quite intriguing. Trying dermatologists have failed to explain why birthmarks appear and why they appear where they appear.

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UK stock markets close at a record high

Image copyright Reuters UK stock markets climbed to a record high on the final day of trading for 2017. The FTSE 100 index of leading blue chip company stocks finished up nearly 1% at 7,687.77. Meanwhile, the FTSE 250 ended higher at...

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Zimbabwean Family Lingers in Limbo at Thai Airport for 2 Months

Police Col. Cherngron Rimpadee, a spokesman for Thailand’s Immigration Bureau, said the family first tried to leave Thailand on Oct. 23. But they did not have a valid visa for Spain, their destination, so were not allowed to board their flight. And...

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Planning Africa’s smart cities – BBC News

A group of developers in South Africa are looking at how technology can improve cities. Their vision is that artificial intelligence will be used in transport networks, electricity and communications. And although this seems to be a huge task, there’s already a...

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Trump targets Amazon in call for postal service to hike prices

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday targeted online retailer Amazon(AMZN.O) in a call for the country’s postal service to raise prices of shipments in order to recoup costs. “Why is the United States Post Office, which is losing many...

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German court keeps Auschwitz SS guard Oskar Gröning in jail

Image copyright AFP Image caption Gröning will have to continue serving his prison sentence A former SS guard at Auschwitz death camp, Oskar Gröning, must serve his four-year prison sentence, Germany’s top court has ruled. Constitutional Court judges rejected his lawyer’s plea...

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Shikhar Dhawan: Shikhar Dhawan’s family stopped at Dubai airport enorute Cape Town | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan had to go through an ordeal when his wife and kids were stopped at Dubai airport from boarding a connecting flight to Cape Town, which hosts India’s opening Test against South Africa on January 5. Apparently, Dhawan‘s family...

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Bataclan massacre film put on hold amid families’ anger

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The attack, which happened minutes after this picture was taken, left 90 people at the venue dead A controversial French film about the 2015 terror attack on the Bataclan music venue in Paris, which left 90...

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India v South Africa: Kohli will face his real competition in South Africa: Bedi | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Spin legend Bishen Singh Bedi believes India skipper Virat Kohli is yet to face real competition and the upcoming tough tour of South Africa will test his batting as well as captaincy skills. While Bedi praised PV Sindhu for her...

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Sushil Kumar: Wrestlemania at CWG trials; Sushil, Rana supporters clash | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Double Olympic-medallist Sushil Kumar‘s qualification for next year’s Commonwealth Games ended in ugly scenes after his supporters clashed with those of rival wrestler Parveen Rana, resulting in an unprecedented brawl after the trials here on Friday. The selection trial for...

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Beijing may be starting to win its battle against smog

BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing may have turned a corner in its battle against the city’s notorious smog, according to Reuters calculations, and environmental consultants say the Chinese government deserves much of the credit for introducing tough anti-pollution measures. The Chinese capital is...

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Immunotherapy: Using our immune system to fight cancer

Immunotherapy is a breakthrough technology that scientists hope will one day lead to cures for previously untreatable cancers.

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Djokovic doubtful for Australian Open after withdrawing from Abu Dhabi event

(Reuters) – Former world number one Novak Djokovic’s preparation for next month’s Australian Open suffered a blow after he pulled out of the season-opening exhibition event in Abu Dhabi on Friday due to pain in his right elbow. The 12-time grand slam...

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North Korea: South seizes ship amid row over illegal oil transfer

Image copyright AFP Image caption The Lighthouse Winmore filled up with oil to take to Taiwan but never went there, it is alleged South Korea has revealed it seized a Hong Kong-registered ship last month suspected of supplying oil to the North...

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Rathore: Medal prospects will not face funding hurdles, says Rathore | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said genuine medal prospects will not face any problem in getting financial support from the government but also emphasised on the need to use the taxpayers’ money judiciously. ALSO READ: Rathore says Savita will get...

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Russian environmental activist hospitalized after beating

MOSCOW (Reuters) – A leading Russian environmental activist said on Friday he had been hospitalized after being severely beaten by unknown assailants in the southern city of Krasnodar.

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These Bollywood celebrities turned authors in 2017 – 2017: Bollywood celebrities who turned authors

Rishi Kapoor’s debut book and memoir Khullam Khulla is written in the quintessential the Rishi Kapoor way –brutally honest and totally frank. The 70s romantic hero does not mince words whether it is about his father’s affairs, his own temptations, crushes on...

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China’s Huawei flags slower smartphone and overall revenue growth

HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] on Friday flagged overall and smartphone revenue figures for 2017 that represented its slowest growth in four years, and vowed to extend its global reach with more premium products next year. The...

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Contact made with ‘missing’ Angolan satellite

Image copyright AFP Image caption Launched on 26 December, Angosat-1 will improve TV, radio and net communications in Angola Russian scientists have restored communications with a satellite days after they lost contact with it. Launched on 26 December, Angosat-1 will boost mobile...

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'Shout it from the rooftops, promote your idea'

Gerry Cottle, the boss of Rooftop Film Club, explains what he learnt from his circus owner father.

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Sushil Kumar: Supporters of wrestlers Sushil Kumar and Parveen Rana clash after bout | More sports News

NEW DELHI: The opening day of the Commonwealth Games trials, attended by, among others, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brijbhushan Singh Sharan, ended on a stormy note at the KD Jadhav Stadium here on Friday. The day was progressing smoothly till...

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Olympics: Ice hockey without borders, Canada gives Korea an assist

SEOUL (Reuters) – What does it mean to represent your country at the Olympics? For Brock Radunske, the question has some nuance given the towering, blond-haired Canadian will be suiting-up for South Korea at the 2018 Winter Games.

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​The concept of hate sex – Here’s what you need to know about ‘hate sex’…

If you have never heard the term ‘hate sex’, this story is going to an eye-opener. For starters, as the name suggests, hate sex is about having intercourse with someone you don’t like. Picture this—there’s someone you simply hate and can’t stand....

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Visiting Windsor Before the Royal Wedding: A Guide

You don’t need an invitation to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding on May 19 to enjoy the ancient castle where they plan to marry, or to attend services at the Gothic chapel where they will say their vows. The wedding is...

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Sol Bamba better defender than Virgil van Dijk, says Cardiff boss Neil Warnock

Sol Bamba is an Ivory Coast international, while new Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has played for the Netherlands Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock says Bluebirds centre-half Sol Bamba is a better defender than new £75m Liverpool signing Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool...

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Five Indian female tennis players to watch out for | Tennis News

By Vedika Gupta NEW DELHI: The last few years have been a struggle for Indian tennis. In 2017 however, Yuki Bhambri and Ramkumar Ramanathan did their bit to change that scenario and helped usher the sport into a new era where there...

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World first for dog's broken leg

A new treatment that has saved a dog’s broken leg is to be tried on humans.

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This is what happens to your skin when you don’t remove your make-up

We have all been there, when we are too lazy to remove our make-up. From attending late-night weddings to a long day at work, removing make-up seems like a tedious job at night. But, do you know that this habit can take...

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Stocks cheer $9 trillion year, downer for the dollar

LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Markets were ending 2017 in a party mood on Friday after a year in which a concerted pick-up in global growth boosted corporate profits and commodity prices, while benign inflation kept central banks from snatching away the monetary punch...

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Pub flouted fire safety norms, obstacles found in emergency exit, say cops

MUMBAI: The ‘1 Above’ pub, where a massive blaze killed 14 people, did not follow fire safety norms and violated regulations on encroachment with obstructions blocking its emergency exit, police and civic officials said today. In its daily crime report, the police...

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Egypt attack: Gunman attacks church in southern Cairo

At least one gunman has attacked a church in the Helwan district of southern Cairo, say reports. At least two police officers were killed in the attack, say local reports, before the gunman was himself killed by police. Another gunman may have...

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Melbourne Test, Day 4 – Ashes: Fourth Test, Day 4

Australia’s fieldsman Cameron Bancroft (R) holds the ball aloft after taking a catch to dismiss England’s batsman James Anderson (L) off the bowling of Pat Cummins (C) during the fourth day of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG in Melbourne on...

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BJP MP Hema Malini blames ‘high population’ for Mumbai fire

NEW DELHI: BJP MP Hema Malini today blamed Mumbai’s “high population” for this morning’s deadly fire in a restaurant on the Kamala Mills premises. “It’s not that the police aren’t doing their job. They do a great job. But the population is...

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​Starting 2018 with a bang! – New Year resolutions you should be making if you are single

It’s that time of the year when you lose yourself to deep thoughts and spend hours making new resolutions. Be it promises to pick up a healthy habit or to do something new to make your life more interesting, New Year resolutions...

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South African court delivers Zuma impeachment blow

Image copyright AFP Image caption The case relates to Mr Zuma’s use of state funds to upgrade his private home South Africa’s top court has found that parliament failed to comply with its duties in holding President Jacob Zuma accountable over a...

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Viswanathan Anand: Old rival Garry Kasparov tweets praise for Viswanathan Anand | Chess News

NEW DELHI: Chess genius Garry Kasparov has heaped praise on former multiple-time world champion Vishwanathan Anand, who on Thursday, won the World Rapid title, adding that the 48-year-old should use it as a reminder to his critics that he still has plenty...

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Read these books that won the major book awards this year

“The Power”, winner of the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction 2017, is a dedication to Atwood by Alderman. The conventional world turns upside down when the female characters gain extraordinary and unbeatable physical power. Just like the title, the novel is a...

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Boom year for stocks and commodities, downer for the dollar

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian markets were ending 2017 in a party mood on Friday after a year in which a concerted pick-up in global growth boosted corporate profits and commodity prices, while benign inflation kept central banks from snatching away the monetary...

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Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa faces uncertain future at Leicester City

Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa’s future at Leicester City will be discussed in January, says manager Claude Puel. Musa, 25, joined Leicester in July 2016 for a then club record fee of £16m, but has played just once this season. Puel says he...

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Viswanathan Anand: Becoming world champion again amazing: Viswanathan Anand | News

Minutes after winning the World Rapid title, Viswanathan Anand spoke about his campaign, last minute twists and turns and how he almost the missed the tournament. I came into this tournament after a difficult year, especially the London tournament was very disappointing....

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6 ramp moments of 2017 that got everyone talking

We are approaching 2018 and if you still think that fashion and runway shows are all about A-listed models walking the ramp for lavish designers in quirk sequins or silhouettes, then we think you all need to have a massive reality check...

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South Korea finalizes energy plan to boost renewable power generation

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea has finalised a power supply plan that aims to make renewables the country’s fuel of choice for power generation for the next 15 years, its energy ministry said on Friday. The plan is largely unchanged from a...

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Exmo Bitcoin exchange manager kidnapped in Kiev

Image copyright Getty Images A manager of the Exmo Bitcoin exchange has been kidnapped in Ukraine. According to Russian and Ukrainian media reports Pavel Lerner, 40, was kidnapped while leaving his office in Kiev’s Obolon district on 26 December. The reports said...

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10 Most-ordered foods of 2017

All thanks to the internet, getting food to your door has become so easy that in last few years the online food delivery system had earned a huge hit and in a recent survey by Swiggy reveals that Indians prefer devouring masala...

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Viktor Axelsen: Amid high respect for Indian shuttlers, Viktor Axelsen critical of BWF | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: World No 1 Viktor Axelsen, who is in India to participate in the ongoing Premier Badminton League (PBL) for Bengaluru Blasters, has heaped praise on the country’s badminton players while expressing his respect for them. Asked to comment on Kidambi...

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India’s federal auditor slams Modi’s slow Ganges clean-up

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India has spent less than a quarter of the funds available for a program to clean up the Ganges river over the last two years, a federal audit has found, citing lapses in planning and financial management of...

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U.S. oil prices hit highest since mid-2015 on surprise output drop

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – U.S. oil prices hit their highest since mid-2015 on the final trading day of the year as an unexpected fall in American output and a fall in commercial crude inventories stoked buying. In international markets, Brent crude oil futures...

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Russia inquiry: Trump believes he will be treated ‘fairly’

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Trump has been spending Christmas at his Florida resort US President Donald Trump has said he believes he will be treated “fairly” by the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the US election. There has been...

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Shah Bano vs Triple Talaq: Congress 1986 vs Congress 2017 | India News

-Confronted by a chorus of allegations of appeasing Muslims, Rajiv Gandhi, in 1987, ordered the unlocking of the Babri Masjid. After all, the Congress wanted to show it is as much on the side of Hindu hardliners as it is of Muslim...

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​Settling down in 20s – Why getting married in early 20s was the biggest mistake of my life

Life in your 20s is special in its own ways. You have graduated or about to graduate from your college and are enjoying your newly-gained independence. You are taking baby steps into the professional world as well as taking longer strides in...

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Highlights of Thursday’s NHL games

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of National Hockey League games on Thursday: Golden Knights 3, Kings 2 David Perron scored the winning goal at 3:30 of overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Thursday for their...

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Jessica Falkholt: Home and Away star’s sister dies in crash

Image copyright ECASTER Image caption Jessica Falkholt’s sister Annabelle has died from her injuries in the crash The sister of Australian actress Jessica Falkholt has died after a car crash which also killed their parents and another man. Annabelle, 21 died in...

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Learn life saving drills/techniques for your and others’ safety

Today is the second last day of this calendar year, a time when most are busy making their new year’s resolutions. I, honestly, had no intention of drawing up a list for myself, but after the horrific night for restaurant goers in...

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China ban on ivory sales begins Sunday, aims to curb elephant poaching

HONG KONG (Reuters) – A ban on ivory sales in China, the world’s largest importer and end user of elephant tusks, takes effect on Sunday with wildlife activists calling it a vital step to reducing the slaughter of the endangered animals. China...

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Philippine Police kill two mistaking them for gunmen

Image copyright EPA Image caption Officers were called to the scene of a shooting Philippine police have killed two people rushing to the hospital, mistaking them for gunmen on the run. The officers were called to the scene of a shooting, but...

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South Korea students dive into virtual coins, even as regulators crack down

SEOUL (Reuters) – Hackers have stolen millions, lawmakers are pushing for new taxes and regulations, and a leading financial official has called them a “Ponzi scheme”. But that hasn’t cooled a frenzy for bitcoin and other virtual currencies that is gripping young...

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South Korea students dive into virtual coins, even as regulators crack down

SEOUL (Reuters) – Hackers have stolen millions, lawmakers are pushing for new taxes and regulations, and a leading financial official has called them a “Ponzi scheme”. But that hasn’t cooled a frenzy for bitcoin and other virtual currencies that is gripping young...

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Triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha: What Opposition wants | India News

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017 that criminalises triple talaq. The draft bill includes criminal provisions, including a jail term of upto three years and a fine. Though the BJP’s...

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Highlights of Thursday’s NBA games

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights from National Basketball Association games on Thursday: Celtics 99, Rockets 98 The Boston Celtics pulled off the biggest comeback of the NBA season on Thursday. Down by 26 points early in the third quarter, Boston never led...

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Viswanathan Anand: Old rival Garry Kasporov tweets praise for Viswanathan Anand | Chess News

NEW DELHI: Chess genius Garry Kasparov has heaped praise on former multiple-time world champion Vishwanathan Anand, who on Thursday, won the World Rapid title, adding that the 48-year-old should use it as a reminder to his critics that he still has plenty...

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2017: The year in fashion

It’s difficult to crunch a year in style, but as always a few trends stood out. Here’s a quick recap… Retro revival This was the year of retro revivals. From 80s to 70s to even 60s, 2017 fashion was all about looking...

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Birthday Special: 8 fashion trends we owe to Salman Khan

If you belong to the 80s, then we’re pretty sure you love Salman Khan. The superhero of the 80s and 90s charmed everyone with his style and lover-boy persona and still continues to do so. Today on his 52nd birthday, we’d like...

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10 plants that bring in luck, wealth and prosperity to home

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India likens cryptocurrencies to Ponzi scheme, cautions investors

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s finance ministry on Friday cautioned investors about the risks of trading in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, saying digital currency investments are like “Ponzi schemes.”

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Formula One: Hamilton joins Vettel in the fight for fifth title | Racing News

LONDON: Formula One entered a new era in 2017 and next year promises another first even if Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton keep on winning. The Briton’s fourth title, in the sport’s first season under new U.S.-based owners Liberty Media after the Bernie...

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SoftBank tender for Uber stake succeeds at discounted price: WSJ

(Reuters) – A consortium led by SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) will buy a more than 15 percent stake in Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] after existing investors in the ride services company agreed to sell shares at a price that values the startup...

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Arun Jaitley: BJP moves privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi for ‘twisting’ finance minister Arun Jaitley’s name | India News

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Thursday moved a privilege motion in Rajya Sabha against Congress president Rahul Gandhi for ridiculing finance minister Arun Jaitley and “twisting” his name. Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said he was examining the motion moved by BJP MP Bhupendra...

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Failed satellite programmed with ‘wrong co-ordinates’

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The rocket carrying the satellite and other equipment launched from Vostochny cosmodrome The loss of a multi-million pound weather mapping satellite was due to programming errors, the Russian deputy prime minister has said. Dmitry Rogozin said...

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With lineup widening, Apple depends less on iPhone X

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – In years past, demand for Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) latest flagship phone was critical to the company’s results over the holiday shopping quarter. That dynamic might be changing, however, as Apple’s widening lineup of devices and services more than...

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Mumbai Kamala Mills fire : The offices of Mirror Now and ET Now have been damaged by the fire.

The Times Of India | Dec 29, 2017 , 02:10:50 IST A massive fire broke out on the top floor of a building at Kamala Mills compound in Lower Parel, Mumbai. Fire tenders rushed to the spot. Stay tuned with TOI for...

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India v South Africa: Final session of a day will be crucial against India: Morkel | Cricket News

CAPE TOWN: South Africa pacer Morne Morkel feels that final session of a day will be crucial for his side’s attack to do the damage on Indian batsmen when the three-match Test series begins on January 5. ALSO READ: SA pace attack...

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Bono: ‘Music has gotten very girly’

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Bono and U2 recently completed the Joshua Tree 2017 world tour U2 frontman Bono has criticised what he says is a lack of rock and roll in today’s music. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the...

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Political review of 2017: May, Corbyn, Brexit and election

Going back over the politics of 2017, where a surprise general election confounded pollsters, journalists and voters. Political reporter Ellie Price examines a year dominated by the fallout from Brexit and the election campaign. This film is being replayed on BBC News...

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Wall Street little changed as tech treads water

NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks were little changed in light trading on Thursday, as technology stocks continued to tread water and offset gains in financial stocks. Tech stocks .SPLRCT slipped 0.04 percent and were on track for their sixth loss in...

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PBL: PBL: Viktor Axelsen fashions Bengaluru Blasters win over Delhi Dashers | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: Bengaluru Blasters dished out a commanding performance to inflict a 5-2 defeat on Delhi Dashers in front of their home crowd at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in the second match of Delhi leg of the third edition of Premier...

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When sports stars make a run at politics

Image copyright AFP Image caption Boxer Manny Pacquiao from the Philippines is now packing a punch in politics One of Africa’s all-time greatest footballers is set to clinch a new title – president of the west African nation of Liberia, his native...

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Triple Talaq: Lok Sabha passes triple talaq bill, sterner test awaits in Rajya Sabha | India News

NEW DELHI: In a historic but politically contentious move, the Modi government used its big majority in the Lok Sabha to pass a bill criminalising triple talaq among Muslims even as sections of the opposition demanded changes in the proposed law and...

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Nathan Gill’s assembly departure will ‘strengthen UKIP’

Nathan Gill’s resignation from the Welsh Assembly will “strengthen” UKIP, according to South East Wales AM David Rowlands. Mr Gill was elected as a UKIP AM in 2016 but after infighting, left the party’s group later that year to sit as an...

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Novak Djokovic: Djokovic to face Bautista Agut in Abu Dhabi comeback | Tennis News

ABU DHABI: Former world number one and 12-time major winner Novak Djokovic will face Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut in his first match in almost six months at the Mubadala world championships on Friday. ALSO READ: Fitness comes first for returning Murray, Djokovic...

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‘Surprise’ bus-sized asteroid skims past Earth at 21,000mph

A “surprise” asteroid which NASA only spotted on Christmas Day has skimmed past the Earth. The asteroid, named 2017 YZ4, came its nearest to Earth at 3:56pm GMT on Thursday, missing us by a mere 140,000 miles (224,000km). In comparison the moon...

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George Weah elected Liberian president

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionGeorge Weah supporters celebrate his election success Former footballer George Weah is set to become Liberia’s president at the second attempt. With most ballots from Tuesday’s run-off vote counted, Mr Weah is well ahead...

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Reliance communications: On father’s birthday, Mukesh Ambani gives Anil Ambani Rs 23,000 crore relief

NEW DELHI: Anil Ambani‘s struggling telecom operations received a bail-out from elder brother Mukesh’s Reliance Jio as the siblings announced a wide-ranging, but expected, deal for spectrum, towers and optic fibre assets on their father’s birthday. While the companies are yet to...

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SoftBank tender for Uber stake succeeds: WSJ

(Reuters) – A consortium led by SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) will go ahead with the purchase of a major stake in Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] after existing investors in the ride services company agreed to sell shares at a price that values...

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Land of the freeze: arctic wave hits U.S. Midwest, Northeast

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Most of the U.S. Northeast and Midwest grappled with a post-Christmas deep freeze on Thursday, with temperatures expected to plunge as low as minus 20 degrees F (minus 29 C) in North Dakota as forecasters warned that the...

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CFL: Manziel cleared to resume career in Canada

(Reuters) – Johnny Manziel cleared a major hurdle in a bid to resume his playing career when the Canadian Football League on Thursday said it would allow the troubled quarterback to sign a contract if offered one. Manziel, who became known as...

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SoftBank tender for Uber stake succeeds: WSJ

(Reuters) – A consortium led by SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) will go ahead with the purchase of a major stake in Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] after existing investors in the ride services company agreed to sell shares at a price that values...

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Italy dissolves parliament for election in early 2018

Image copyright EPA Image caption The Italian president’s role is largely ceremonial Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella has dissolved parliament, to pave the way for a general election expected to be held on 4 March. The government is meeting to fix the election...

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Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes off Philippines: USGS

LONDON (Reuters) – A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 302 km southeast of the city of General Santos, Mindanao island, Philippines, at a depth of 54 km early on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Editing by Catherine Evans Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters...

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Isl: Jeje strike from spot helps Chennaiyin consolidate top spot | Football News

JAMSHEDPUR: A first half of two penalties — one converted and one missed — decided the outcome of the Indian Super League match between Jamshedpur FC and Chennaiyin FC, with the visiting side emerging 1-0 winners in a closely- fought contest on...

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SoftBank succeeds in tender offer for large stake in Uber: WSJ

(Reuters) – SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) has succeeded in its bid to buy a large stake in Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] at a steep discount, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The ride-hailing company’s investors...

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Venezuelans protest over pork shortages during Christmas

Image copyright EPA Image caption President Maduro often blames foreign powers for the shortages, but critics says its his mishandling of the economy President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has accused Portugal of sabotaging pork deliveries in time for Christmas. Mr Maduro said...

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Citigroup to pay $11.5 million fines, compensation over errant stock ratings

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Citigroup Inc (C.N) will pay at least $11.5 million in fines and restitution to settle charges it displayed the wrong research ratings on more than 1,800 stocks, causing many customers to own shares they never would have bought,...

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infantino: FIFA chief Infantino gives VAR thumbs up | Football News

DUBAI: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has given his whole hearted backing to the controversial video assistant referee technology. VAR, as it is known, has been trialled since the start of this season in Serie A and the Bundesliga, and will be introduced...

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Apple, Epson face French legal complaints over allegedly shortening life of products

PARIS (Reuters) – Smartphone maker Apple (AAPL.O) and Japanese printer company Epson (6724.T) are facing legal complaints in France over allegedly speeding up the aging process of their products to stimulate demand. A French consumer association called “HOP” — standing for “Stop...

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Hunt: 'I would like to have long-term NHS plans'

The health secretary says he would like the NHS to have a “longer time horizon”.

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Sweden’s giant Gavle goat survives Christmas

Image copyright Gavlebocken Image caption It is a good year for the giant goat in snow-covered Gavle There is extra Christmas cheer in the Swedish town of Gavle this year because its annual giant straw goat has survived for more than three...

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Trump ‘disappointed’ over China allowing oil into North Korea

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was “very disappointed that China is allowing oil to go into North Korea” and that such moves would prevent “a friendly solution” to the crisis over Pyongyang‘s nuclear program. “Caught RED HANDED –...

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Israeli minister turns to prayer to help relieve drought

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – With technology coming up short, Israel’s agriculture minister sought an unconventional solution on Thursday to end the country’s water shortage – rallying a few thousand worshippers at Jerusalem’s Western Wall to pray for rain. Four years of heavy drought...

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The little girl who got toilet roll igloo for Christmas

All Maggie wanted for Christmas was toilet roll to play with, so her family got creative. The eight-year-old from Telford, Shropshire, has a form of autism called Asperger’s syndrome and toilet paper is her favourite toy. For Christmas Day her family built...

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Russia loses £33m satellite over programming error

Russia lost a 2.6bn-rouble (£33m) weather satellite due to a programming error, the country’s deputy prime minister has confirmed. Meteor-M was launched on 28 November, but the Russian space agency Roscosmos quickly announced that it failed to establish communications with the craft....

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Alpine skiing: Dominant Shiffrin wins again

LIENZ, Austria (Reuters) – American Mikaela Shiffrin continued to dominate the women’s World Cup season when she won the slalom at Lienz on Thursday, her fifth win of the season. Shiffrin produced the fastest time on the first run of 51.03 seconds...

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Brazil defense ministry opposes giving up Embraer control to Boeing

(Reuters) – Brazil’s defense minister voiced opposition on Thursday to selling control in Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) to Boeing Co (BA.N), saying the defense operations of the Brazilian planemaker cannot be separated from the commercial business. Boeing and Embraer said last week they...

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US missions in Turkey to resume full visa services after row

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Visa applications at the embassy in Ankara were suspended in October US missions in Turkey are to resume full visa services following security assurances from Turkey’s government on US consular staff. The US had suspended all non-immigrant...

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BCCI: Robust system helped cricket survive controversies: Jagdale | Cricket News

INDORE: Former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale said Indian cricket has managed to survive the innumerable brush with controversies in recent years because of the robust system put in place by the Board’s past masters such as MA Chidambaram and Jagmohan Dalmiya. The...

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Triple Talaq Bill: Will take steps through democratic means to ‘amend, improve or scrap’ triple talaq bill: AIMPLB | India News

LUCKNOW: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Thursday expressed serious reservations over the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill which was passed by the Lok Sabha and said it will take steps through democratic means to “amend,...

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Malta: Plane blown into airport building by strong winds

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Strong winds sent the nose of a business jet crashing into the side of an airport building A plane crashed into the side of a building after it was blown from its parking space by strong winds...

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Virgil van Dijk: Klopp plays down record fee for Van Dijk | Football News

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has urged supporters to “forget about the price tag” for the club’s record signing Virgil van Dijk and focus on the qualities of the Dutch international. Van Dijk will arrive at Anfield from Southampton at the start of...

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Lok Sabha passes Triple talaq bill: Reactions | India News

BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi: Bill had been brought to give Muslim women “instant relief”. Congress MP Sushmita Dev: Women’s equality is not an idea but a right. The entire country is waiting for the Women’s Reservation Bill. Congress leader Salman Khurshid: The...

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Liberia election run-off: George Weah versus Joseph Boakai

Image copyright Reuters/ EPA Image caption George Weah (L) and Joseph Boakai went head-to-head in the election The first provisional results from Liberia’s presidential election run-off election are due later. Unofficial results broadcast by local media suggest that ex-football star George Weah...

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India v South Africa: Ashwin-Jadeja need to change their style in South Africa: Rahane | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane is confident that senior spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be able to change their style of bowling that suits South African pitches during their upcoming tour, starting January 5. ALSO READ: Will do...

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The path to curing the deadliest diseases

Advances in medicine and technology mean our understanding of the human genome is advancing rapidly. Scientists, and increasingly businesses, are using this knowledge in the hope it will provide a wide range of medical solutions for some of the most devastating diseases....

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Myanmar to free TRT journalists jailed for flying drone

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Lau Hon Meng (left) and Mok Choy Lin were not deemed dangers to national security Two foreign journalists who were jailed for flying a drone near Myanmar’s parliament are to be released on 5 January, the authorities...

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Triple Talaq Bill: Bill criminalizing triple talaq passed in Lok Sabha | India News

NEW DELHI: After just a day of discussion, the Lok Sabha (LS) on Thursday passed a bill that makes triple talaq a criminal offence. The bill was passed after the House rejected a string of amendments moved by various opposition members. Despite...

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Hamilton joins Vettel in the fight for fifth title

LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One entered a new era in 2017 and next year promises another first even if Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton keep on winning. The Briton’s fourth title, in the sport’s first season under new U.S.-based owners Liberty Media after...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook’s earnings up 74% to $102m

Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook took home $102m (£76m) last year, largely thanks to bonuses tied to the company’s stock price. Mr Cook became Apple’s chief executive after Steve Jobs resigned in 2011 and shares in the company have more than tripled...

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Hockey India: Pakistan Hockey Federation invites Narinder Batra for World XI matches | Hockey News

KARACHI: The Pakistan Hockey Federation has extended an invitation to FIH president Narinder Batra to visit Karachi and Lahore next month for the matches to be played by a visiting international eleven side. “We are inviting heads of different hockey federations and...

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India's moonwalking traffic cop

Traffic cop Ranjeet Singh uses moonwalking and dance moves to manage traffic in Indore, India.

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How ‘posh coffee’ is helping farmers

Consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for ethically sourced coffee, and it’s benefiting everyone from the farms who grow the beans to the trendy cafes selling the stuff. The extra income can mean a better quality of life for farmers in...

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Reliance Communication: RCom to sell wireless assets to Jio Infocomm

NEW DELHI: Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications (RCom) on Thursday announced it has signed definitive binding agreements with Reliance Jio Infocomm for sale of its wireless spectrum, tower, fiber and media convergence node (MCN) assets, the company said in a release to the...

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EPL: Swansea hire Carvalhal as boss until end of season | Football News

LONDON: Premier League strugglers Swansea City appointed Carlos Carvalhal as their manager until the end of the season on Thursday. Carvalhal was sacked by second-tier Sheffield Wednesday on Christmas Eve, but Swansea surprisingly chose the Portuguese coach to replace Paul Clement, who...

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Myanmar Rohingya crisis: UK medics to help tackle diphtheria

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Yasin Arfat, six, is among the Rohingya refugees suffering from diphtheria A team of British medical staff is travelling to Bangladesh to help tackle an outbreak of diphtheria affecting Rohingya muslim refugee camps. More than 40 doctors,...

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Government takes back LPG price hike order after ‘contrary’ signal

NEW DELHI: The government has withdrawn its decision to raise LPG prices by Rs 4 per cylinder every month as the move was seen contrary to its Ujjwala scheme of providing free cooking gas connections to the poor. The government had previously...

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Libya’s Mohamed El-Munir signs for MLS side Orlando City

Libya’s Mohamed El-Munir began his career with Al Ittihad Tripoli in Libya Mohamed El-Munir is set to become the first Libyan to play Major League Soccer in the USA after signing for Orlando City. The 25-year-old left back joins from Serbian champions...

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India v South Africa: Bumrah can be good choice for first Test: Nehra | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former pacer Ashish Nehra feels the Indian team management can think of handing Jasprit Bumrah his Test debut in the opening game against South Africa as his awkward action and yorkers might prove lethal on the Cape Town track. ALSO...

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Goldman Sachs picks Dublin for asset management unit post-Brexit: source

LONDON (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs (GS.N) has picked Dublin as a center for administrative staff in its asset management business following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, a source familiar with the matter said. The subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management...

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Kremlin says Russian satellite launch failures being investigated

MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia was analyzing its space sector after two failed satellite launches in as many months. A spokeswoman for Russia’s space corporation Energiya confirmed on Thursday that Moscow had lost contact with Angola’s first...

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Japanese woman dies after being ‘imprisoned for years by parents’

A 33 year old woman has died in Japan after spending years in captivity, locked up by her own parents. Japanese police said Airi Kakimoto had frozen to death, and was found to be severely malnourished. She had spent about 15 years...

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India should control its border troops: Chinese military | India News

BEIJING: Highlighting the Doklam standoff as its major achievement of international cooperation this year, the Chinese military on Thursday said India should “strictly control” its troops and implement border agreements to maintain peace and stability along the border. Chinese Defence Spokesman Col...

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NBA: Rondo tallies 25 assists for highest total in 21 years

(Reuters) – New Orleans point guard Rajon Rondo dished out an NBA season-high 25 assists on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets to become the first player to reach the total in 21 years. Rondo delivered the 25 assists in just 30 minutes...

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New funding website for homeless ‘changing lives’

A new crowdfunding platform has been set up to help homeless people pay for job skills and training. Beam lets people donate money securely to fund specific employment qualifications for homeless people. It is the brainwave of tech entrepreneur Alex Stephany, who...

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How to Make the Most of a Trip to Wine Country

Wine producing regions such as Tuscany and Napa Valley already make for enjoyable vacation destinations, but with a little planning you can get even more from your trip. Lynda Turley, an adviser at Alpine Travel of Saratoga, specializes in wine-focused trips. “The...

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World stocks in year-end rally as dollar retreats, copper surges

LONDON (Reuters) – Buoyant commodity prices alongside a pullback in U.S. bond yields and the dollar propelled world stocks to new record highs on Thursday, signaling the rally would likely extend into 2018. MSCI’s world equity index .MIWD00000PUS, which tracks shares in...

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Japan sumo champion Harumafuji charged with assault

Image copyright AFP Image caption Harumafuji has publicly apologized for the assault Former sumo grand champion Harumafuji has been charged with assaulting a junior wrestler in a scandal that has rocked Japan’s ceremonial sport. The 33-year-old wrestler from Mongolia has already apologised...

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Macedonia introduces emergency measures as smog chokes capital

SKOPJE (Reuters) – Macedonia took emergency measures against dense smog enveloping its cities, an annual winter scourge in the Western Balkans blamed on a mix of coal burning, aging industry and high-polluting emissions from older vehicles. The government said residents of Skopje...

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WhatsApp to pull support on older smartphones

WhatsApp will stop working on older smartphones from 1 January 2018 as the company pulls support for older operating systems. Explaining the move to pull support, WhatsApp said that when it was founded in 2009 the mobile landscape was very different. “About...

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Highlights of Wednesday’s NBA games

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Wednesday’s National Basketball Association games: Pelicans 128, Nets 113 Anthony Davis scored a team-high 33 points, DeMarcus Cousins had 27 points and 14 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo dished out a career-high 25 assists to power the...

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Exclusive: Apple and Amazon in talks to set up in Saudi Arabia – sources

RIYADH (Reuters) – Apple and Amazon are in licensing discussions with Riyadh on investing in Saudi Arabia, two sources told Reuters, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s push to give the conservative kingdom a high-tech look. A third source confirmed that...

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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen make it to Japan – eventually

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Tiegen and Legend married in 2013 and are expecting their second child together Model Chrissy Teigen and her musician husband John Legend have made it to Japan after their initial flight from Los Angeles was turned...

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Sumo: Former yokozuna Harumafuji summarily indicted for assault

TOKYO (Reuters) – Prosecutors summarily indicted Mongolian-born former sumo grand champion Harumafuji for assaulting a junior wrestler, a local prosecutors office in Tottori, western Japan, said on Thursday, in a move to seek the payment of fines rather than a trial. Harumafuji...

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Exclusive: Apple and Amazon in talks to set up in Saudi Arabia – sources

RIYADH (Reuters) – Apple and Amazon are in licensing discussions with Riyadh on investing in Saudi Arabia, two sources told Reuters, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s push to give the conservative kingdom a high-tech look. A third source confirmed that...

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Unicef says scale of attacks on children in conflicts is shocking

Image copyright Unicef/Romenzi Image caption This child was one of many who fled fighting near Mosul, Iraq, in 2017 The UN children’s fund says the scale of attacks on children in the world’s conflict zones reached “shocking” levels in 2017. In a...

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Air India: Government doesn’t want Air India to go Kingfisher way, lose jobs: Aviation Minister

NEW DELHI: The government does not want Air India to become defunct like the Kingfisher Airlines, promoted by embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya, and wants it to serve the nation, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said on Thursday. The government does...

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LG Display says did not supply OLED panels for Apple’s iPhone X this year

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Display Co Ltd on Thursday said it did not supply any organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels for Apple’s iPhone X smartphones this year. In a regulatory filing, LG Display added that nothing has been decided about...

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Tel Aviv attempts plastic brick record with 36-meter tower

TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Tel Aviv residents have built a world record-contending, 36-meter (118ft) plastic brick tower, featuring more than 500,000 pieces, to honor a young cancer victim in the Israeli city. The multi-colored ‘Omer Tower’, named after 8-year-old Lego fan Omer...

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Tennis: Fitness comes first for returning Murray, Djokovic

(Reuters) – Former world number ones Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are relishing their return to competition after serious injuries cut their last campaigns short, but the overriding aim for both players in the New Year is to stay fit and healthy....

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Uganda set to name Sebastien Desabre as coach

In 2017 Uganda reached the African Cup of Nations finals for the first time in 39 years Frenchman Sebastien Desabre looks set to be the man who will be unveiled as the new coach of Uganda’s national team on Thursday. Desabre was...

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